Barney Saltzberg’s many picture books for children include “Arlo Needs Glasses,” about his giant goldendoodle who couldn’t ...

and all three kids absolutely loved it. They tried on 18th-century clothing, read books, explored a large Mount Vernon dollhouse, played with toys from George Washington's era, and more.

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738. Located on the ...

That famous description of George Washington by his friend and fellow patriot Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee is probably still the best summation of the man who, over a hard but resolute ...